“Wonder [said Socrates] is very much the affection of a philosopher; for there is no other beginning of philosophy than this.”
Quote by Plato
Work
The Works of Plato: The Apology of Socrates, Crito, Phaedo, Gorgias, Protagoras, Phaedrus, Theaetetus, Euthyphron, and Lysis
The Works of Plato is a comprehensive compilation of dialogues that delve into various philosophical themes. It includes The Apology of Socrates, where Socrates defends himself against the charges of impiety and corruption of the youth. Crito explores the moral implications of escaping from prison. The collection also encompasses other influential dialogues such as Phaedo, which discusses the nature of the soul and immortality, and Gorgias, which examines the nature of rhetoric and its ethical implications. The works of Protagoras, Phaedrus, Theaetetus, Euthyphron, and Lysis further contribute to the exploration of philosophical concepts and moral reasoning. more
Author
Plato
Plato (428 BC - 348 BC) was a prominent Greek philosopher, one of the most influential figures in Western philosophy. He founded the Academy, which was the first institution of higher education in the Western world. Plato's philosophy, centered around the theory of Forms, emphasized the importance of reason and morality. more
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